This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.

Select Start, enter recovery drive, and then select Create a recovery drive or Recovery Drive from the results. You may need to enter an admin password or confirm your choice.

This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform in-place installations or brand-new installations of Windows.

1 day ago · I run Windows 11 Pro on a Dell Inspiron laptop. I just bought three 64 GB USB drives; one won't reformat, but the other two will (to NTFS). Every time I try to create a Recovery Drive, I'm told I …

Aug 7, 2023 · I created a Windows "System Repair disk" on an external USB DVD disk, using the Control Panel (selected Backup and Restore Windows 7). I also created a "Recovery Drive" on an …

Mar 16, 2015 · When you need to use the recovery drive, simply connect it to your computer and boot from it. The methods for booting from a thumbdrive might vary depending on the model and make; …

Jul 17, 2025 · In the search box next to the Start button, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice.

Dec 28, 2018 · 1. At the desktop, click the Search the web and Windows box and type " create recovery drive ". 2. Select Create a recovery drive. 3. At the "User Access Control" prompt, Select Yes to open …

Nov 29, 2025 · So I’ve been trying to create a Recovery Drive for Windows 11, and have tried using various USB flash drives of sizes 32 GB and 128 GB. The flashes are not being recognised and the …

How do I create a recovery drive for future use? Go to Control Panel > Backup and Restore > Create a system repair disc. You will need a USB drive with at least 8GB of free space to create the recovery …